Further Conversations with Myself
Bill Evans · 1967
35 min · 7 tracks · post-bop ยท cool jazz ยท modal jazz
Evans' lyrical piano entwines with delicate harmonies, creating a reflective soundscape steeped in emotional nuance.
Further Conversations with Myself is an album by Bill Evans, released in 1967. Evans' lyrical piano entwines with delicate harmonies, creating a reflective soundscape steeped in emotional nuance. 'Further Conversations with Myself' is notable for its pioneering use of multi-tracking in jazz, allowing Evans to interact with his own playing. This album received critical acclaim, solidifying Evans' influence within the jazz genre and contributing to the evolution of modern jazz recording techniques. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Further Conversations with Myself sound like?
Evans' lyrical piano entwines with delicate harmonies, creating a reflective soundscape steeped in emotional nuance. Rooted in post-bop and cool jazz.
What makes Further Conversations with Myself by Bill Evans notable?
'Further Conversations with Myself' is notable for its pioneering use of multi-tracking in jazz, allowing Evans to interact with his own playing. This album received critical acclaim, solidifying Evans' influence within the jazz genre and contributing to the evolution of modern jazz recording techniques. Released in January 1967, 'Further Conversations with Myself' marked Bill Evans' exploration of introspective dialogue through music during the height of his creative period. Following his acclaimed 1966 album 'Conversations with Myself', this record continued to showcase his innovative approach to jazz, utilizing overdubbing techniques to layer his piano performances in new and intriguing ways.
How many songs are on Further Conversations with Myself?
Further Conversations with Myself has 7 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Emily 4:54
- 2 Yesterdays Standout 3:50
- 3 Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town 3:46
- 4 Funny Man 3:44
- 5 The Shadow of Your Smile Standout 8:02
- 6 Little Lulu 2:50
- 7 Quiet Now Standout 7:53
Release Date
January 1, 1967
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
35 min 2 sec
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